National Security

Program Areas

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has a robust program supporting national priorities in global security for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other agencies. Using its signature strengths and core capabilities, ORNL is helping to solve some of the most compelling and complex national security challenges. Discovery and innovation, which are integral to this work, are essential for protecting U.S. citizens and advancing national, homeland, and global security priorities. Specific areas of consideration are noted below: